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EA11 JKV

2011 Ford Kuga

Bronze Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

148,806 mi
Last recorded148,806 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA11 JKV
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 148,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 141,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened on limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened on limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 6 Dec 2023 136,525 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 May 2023 131,512 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 131,510 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 125,885 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 118,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 112,769 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

stone chip front screen

Pass 4 Apr 2019 101,138 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres slightly unevenly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

slight rumble from rear could be due to tyres

Pass 24 Apr 2018 87,153 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 71,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 56,992 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 38,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 23,188 miles

low emmisions car, unableto record diesel smoke levels

How Reliable is the Ford Kuga?

Based on 2,487,727 MOT tests across 269,939 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
7,164
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
269,939
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,708
coil spring broken 9,835
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EA11 JKV is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Bronze with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2011 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 75,414 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Kuga fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA11 JKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Kuga typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 15 years old, this Ford Kuga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EA11 JKV is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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